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Jiang W, Li R, Zhang L, Dou S, Ye L, Shao Z, Wu S, Dong M, Li J, Zhu G. Efficacy and feasibility of Apatinib and S-1 as a novel oral induction therapy in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: an exploratory phase 2 open-label, single-arm trial. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1072538. [PMID: 37251944 PMCID: PMC10213222 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1072538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Objectives The current standard nonsurgical treatment for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer (LA-HNSCC) is concomitant chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with CRT has been explored in HNSCC patients and is an acceptable strategy. However, the occurrence of adverse events (AEs) restricts its application. We conducted a clinical study to explore the efficacy and feasibility of a novel induction therapy with orally administered apatinib and S-1 in LA-HNSCC. Materials and methods This nonrandomized, single-arm, prospective clinical trial included patients with LA-HNSCCs. The eligibility criteria included histologically or cytologically confirmed HNSCC, with at least one radiographically measurable lesion detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scan, age 18-75 years, and a diagnosis of stage III to IVb according to the 7th edition of the American Joint Committee of Cancer (AJCC). Patients received induction therapy with apatinib and S-1 for three cycles (3 weeks/cycle). The primary endpoint of this study was the objective response rate (ORR) to induction therapy. The secondary endpoints included progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), and AEs during induction treatment. Results From October 2017 to September 2020, 49 patients with LA-HNSCC were screened consecutively and 38 were enrolled. The median age of the patients was 60 years (range, 39-75). Thirty-three patients (86.8%) had stage IV disease according to the AJCC staging system. The ORR after induction therapy was 97.4% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 86.2%-99.9%). the 3-year OS rate was 64.2% (95% CI: 46.0%-78.2%) and 3-year PFS was 57.1% (95% CI: 40.8%-73.6%). The most common AEs during induction therapy were hypertension and hand-foot syndrome, which were manageable. Conclusion Apatinib combined with S-1 as novel induction therapy for LA-HNSCC patients resulted in a higher-than-anticipated ORR and manageable adverse effects. With the associated safety profile and preferable oral administration route, apatinib combined with S-1 is an attractive exploratory induction regimen in outpatient settings. However, this regimen failed to show a survival benefit. Clinical trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT03267121, identifier NCT03267121.
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- Wen Jiang
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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- Biostatistics Office of Clinical Research Center, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, National Center for Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Shanghai Research Institute of Stomatology, Shanghai Center of Head and Neck Oncology Clinical and Translational Science, Shanghai, China
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Tokdemir G, Kav S. The Effect of Structured Education to Patients Receiving Oral Agents for Cancer Treatment on Medication Adherence and Self-efficacy. Asia Pac J Oncol Nurs 2017; 4:290-298. [PMID: 28966956 PMCID: PMC5559938 DOI: 10.4103/apjon.apjon_35_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to examine the effect of structured education on medication adherence and self-efficacy through the use of the MASCC Oral Agent Teaching Tool (MOATT) for patients receiving oral agents for cancer treatment. METHODS This quasi-experimental study has been conducted at two hospitals; 41 patients were included in the study. Data were obtained using a questionnaire, medication adherence self-efficacy scale (MASES), memorial symptom assessment scale, and a follow-up form (diary). Patients were educated through the use of the MOATT at a scheduled time; drug-specific information was provided along with a treatment scheme and follow-up diary. Phone interviews were completed 1 and 2 weeks after the educational session. At the next treatment cycle, the patients completed the same questionnaires. RESULTS Majority of the patients were receiving capecitabine (90.2%; n = 37) as an oral agent for breast (51.2%; n = 21) and stomach cancer (24.6%; n = 10) treatment. About 90.2% of patients (n = 37) stated that they did not forget to take their medication and experienced medication-related side effects (78%; n = 32). The total score of MASES was increased after the education (66.39 vs. 71.04, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS It was shown that individual education with the MOATT and follow-up for patients receiving oral agents for cancer treatment increased patient medication adherence self-efficacy.
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- Gamze Tokdemir
- Department of Nursing, Başkent University Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Başkent University, Ankara, Turkey
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BACKGROUND Clinicians are challenged to find ways to assess and measure adherence to oral agents for cancer (OACs). OBJECTIVES The purpose of this article is to report on available ways to assess and measure medication adherence by patients with cancer. METHODS Tools examined include the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS) and the Adherence Estimator, which are able to predict risk of nonadherence. Adherence Starts With Knowledge (ASK®)-12 and the Brief Adherence Rating Scale (BARS) are likely to be effective for predicting nonadherence and measuring adherence rates. FINDINGS Additional research needs to focus on the testing of reliable and valid tools that are sensitive and specific to patients with cancer who are prescribed OACs. The authors found that the MMAS and Adherence Estimator tools may be useful at predicting risk of medication nonadherence, and the ASK-12 and BARS may be useful for measuring rates of adherence. Tools could be modified to a specific clinical setting and used in a standardized format so that nurses can assess risk of medication nonadherence and measure adherence rates of OACs.
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BACKGROUND The limited evidence available suggests that adherence to oral agents for cancer is a significant clinical problem and may have a substantial impact on treatment success or failure. Adherence is a difficult issue among patients who are very sick with a life-threatening disease who often must adhere to complex treatment protocols independently at home. OBJECTIVES This article aims to identify effective interventions for the promotion, treatment, and management of adherence to oral agents for cancer and to synthesize the literature for use in clinical practice. METHODS As part of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Putting Evidence Into Practice (PEP) initiative, a comprehensive examination of the current literature was conducted to identify effective interventions for patients prescribed oral agents for cancer. The ONS PEP weight-of-evidence classification schema levels of evidence were used to categorize interventions to assist nurses in identifying strategies that are effective at improving adherence. FINDINGS The majority of evidence found was conducted in conditions other than cancer; therefore, research is needed to identify whether these interventions are effective at promoting adherence in patients with cancer.
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BACKGROUND The use of oral agents for cancer (OACs) is increasing, and oncology nurses are in an ideal position to educate patients about them and suggest methods to improve adherence. Once an OAC is ordered, the administration is the responsibility of the patient. Oncology nurses can use tools and technology to assist with education, which may promote adherence, and suggest reminder tools that can be used. Many electronic tools have been developed, such as smartphone applications, text messaging, electronic alarms, and glowing pill bottles. OBJECTIVES The researchers reviewed electronic devices, as well as traditional methods such as calendars and pillboxes, that can assist patients in remembering to take the medication they are administering at home. METHODS A literature search was compiled and websites were searched for patient education tools, reminder tools (electronic and manual), and smartphone applications. The project was part of the Oncology Nursing Society Putting Evidence Into Practice effort on oral adherence. FINDINGS Education alone is insufficient to promote adherence to oral medication regimens. Multicomponent interventions have demonstrated improved adherence, and tools and technology directed at improving adherence to oral agents can be used. The researchers found multiple reminder aids to assist patients in adhering to an oral regimen. They are highlighted in this article.
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